‘Music Man’ concert at playhouse

SDLqThe Music Man Concert Version,” directed by Neal Edman, will open Thursday at the New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave.

The show is a concert staging of Meredith Wilson’s classic Broadway musical about a con man who convinces townsfolk of the importance of starting a band. It includes the songs “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones” and “Till There Was You.”

Performances will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and next Saturday, and 2 p.m. April 27.

For reservations, go to newcastleplayhouse.org or call 724-654-3437. Tickets are $16 ($13 for seniors and students, $11 for children under 12).